Christmas Post

Well it came and went swift enough. Christmas was another great success, full of good cheer, good food and much generosity. I was pretty spoiled with gifts from family, friends and co-workers which makes it all the more sad to be considering moving on from my job. I think my favourite part of Christmas is the decorations, especially how it fits in with nature. Having a tree in the living room with hangings of snowflakes, bells, small woodland creatures and the like. Funnily enough we've had a visit in our garden recently of a greedy little squirrel, affectionately named 'Jeff'.

I won't speak too much of what I received in the way of gifts but I wish you all the best for this last week of December ready for a fresh year!

101 in 1001 Catch-up

It feels pretty surreal knowing that it is only just over a week until Christmas, it seems to take forever to get to this time of year then it flies by in a flash. 2015 has been super productive, so much in that I graduated with my BA Hons., left the United Kingdom for the first time in 2 years and generally smashed through much of my 101 in 1001 list. Here is a summary of what I achieved so far this year from the list.

I moved house so this was an ideal time to post a snippet of my new abode.

It may have felt like an eternity doing this but I finally got it done and did really well too.

Visited the Bridewell and the Castle Museum for University projects, learned so much about my home town.

Amazing book, Cycling Home From Siberia. Reading really helps grow your vocabulary and offers a great mental stimulation.

Was a strange one but I always wanted a day bed and I got a beautiful one.

This was the comedy gig, it was amazing I really loved it.

My new running trainers which are hard to miss with all the bright colours, need to use them more in 2016.

A delightful chip into what it is to be Danish, I adored this insight into a great culture. 

I may have ended walking along the Southbank for two hours but this was a great way to see the big city.

The Design Museum I put into the gallery category as much of the work was new. So much eye candy and innovative design. They had a brilliant exhibition of women's fashion over the past century.

I ended up eating at pretty much all 5 this year including the ramen restaurant Shoryu, absolutely recommend this place.

Took the dive and bought a FOSSIL bag, I don't expect to spend over £100 on a bag every day but this was a great new go-to article in my closet. 

Speaking of closets I gutted much of my closet in an attempt to create a capsule closet. Unfortunately storage is very limited at home so this kinda failed. Maybe try again in 2016.

Radio 1's Big Weekend was intense, Taylor Swift was incredible and I went from not fussed by her to adoring her.

Not sure if this is classed as a museum but it felt like one dedicated to all things HP. Harry Potter Studios was one of my favourite things ever. A wonderful anniversary gift from my super generous boyfriend.

This is looking ahead really but I purchased the Hobonichi Techo 2016, a day to day planner for all my memories next year. I am stoked to start writing!

Me and my sister took an impromptu visit to Berlin for the Christmas Markets, a great way to close the year really.

Other mentionable events which didn't get their own posts (yet?);

Career - Branded my freelance work, applied for jobs in the creative industry, reproduced refined work, photographed my work, made a website, made an online portfolio, cleared out old paperwork.

Travel - Went to the Westfield Centre.

Creative - Knit a scarf, made labels for my storage, organised stationery, organised all loose cables (nightmare).

Shopping - Got cute book ends, bought all Christmas presents before December (99%  at least).

Personal - Finished 4/5 video games, reconnected with old friends, watched another movie in gallery at the cinema, got a new hair style.

LIFESTYLE// WAY TO GO 2015

2015 is starting on a good note. I've spent the day trekking in to town to see my boyfriend, taking a little walk along the riverside and starting up my workout schedule for this month. I'm hoping I'll have time to blog more this year as it is a lovely wee side project to be creative but mostly right now I need to crack on with my dissertation (as you can see above).

I hope you all have a brilliant year, let's make it a great one.

Scarf ASOS | Jacket MANGO | Leggings TU

LIFESTYLE// LOOKING FORWARD

Being that it is the final hours of 2014 here in England it seems right to dedicate this post to some iconic ladies that I hope will influence me in 2015.

Audrey Hepburn has always been a style icon but recently more so after watching a documentary about her life. She was strong and vibrant, most of all she was a kind and gentle lady. I aspire to such wonderful attributes and hope 2015 will let me embrace these aspirations. So from Audrey I hope to take style and ladylike tendencies.

Angelina Jolie is an incredible woman. Known very much for her acting and a slightly over published marriage there is so much more to her. She is an ambassador for brilliant charities and speaks loudly for those that can't have a voice in the international aid meets. Once again she has grown to be a very elegant and intelligent person that I can only hope to become. Obviously I cannot become part of a UN effort to change the world but I definitely want to do more for charities I believe in and that is what I hope to take from Angelina in 2015.

Jennifer Lawrence is a beautiful woman that speaks her mind. She embraces who she is and isn't afraid to let people know that she doesn't conform if it makes her unhappy. In 2015 I want to be more open about what I want, I spend a lot of time trying to make every one feel comfortable, disregarding my own needs quite frequently. From Jennifer I want to take her strength of character, ability to speak her mind and determination to fulfil projects (her movie roles) as affectively as possible.